Orange, CA (November 27, 2023) – Manuel Ortiz and another pedestrian were killed on Thursday, November 23rd, in a tragic DUI crash in Orange, California. According to news source ABC7 the accident took place just after 8:00 p.m. near the intersection with Lincoln Street and Oakmont Avenue.
The Orange Police Department responded to the crash, they reported that 26 year old Humberto Flores was driving a Ford F-250 while intoxicated and collided violently with a parked Chevy Silverado. He or the Chevy also struck two men standing near the parked car, one of which was Manuel Ortiz. Flores attempted to flee on foot, but was apprehended shortly near Oakmont Avenue.
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Paramedics were called to the scene and attempted to aid the injured pedestrians. Sadly they both succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the second pedestrian has not been released at this time.
Police arrested Flores for the deaths of Manuel Ortiz and the other pedestrian, as well as for DUI, and fleeing the scene of a crash.
Liability In Orange Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating The Death of Manuel Ortiz
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the persons killed in this tragedy. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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